Browse dictionary

Showing scorn or contempt through ridicule or imitation.

A way or manner in which something occurs, is done, or is experienced.

A three-dimensional representation of something, usually smaller than the original.

The work of displaying clothes, cosmetics, or other products as a profession.

Plural of model: three-dimensional representations of objects, typically on a smaller scale.

Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.

The quality of being unassuming about one's achievements or abilities.

(verb) Past tense and past participle of modify; made partial changes to something.

A self-contained unit or component that can be combined with others.

Slightly wet; damp.

Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor, within a solid, or condensed on a surface.

A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.

A small burrowing mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes.

Relating to or consisting of molecules.

The smallest units of a chemical compound that retain all the properties of that compound; groups of atoms bonded together.

(informal, mainly North American) One's mother.

A very brief period of time.

Very brief periods of time.

(physics) The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

(informal) One's mother.

(informal, child's word) One's mother; an affectionate term for mother.

A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.

A display screen for a computer or other device.

Observed and checked the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

(noun) The act of observing and checking something over time.

(noun) Display screens connected to computers.

A member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

A small to medium-sized primate, typically having a long tail, found in tropical regions of the world.

Plural of monkey; multiple primates typically having long tails, found in tropical regions.

Plural of monk; members of a religious community of men who have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

The exclusive possession, control, or right to supply a particular commodity or service in a market.

A French title or form of address used before a man's name, equivalent to "Mr." or "Mister."

An honorary title given to certain Roman Catholic priests by the Pope, ranking below a bishop.

An imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening.

Plural of monster; multiple imaginary creatures that are typically large, ugly, and frightening.

Having the appearance or qualities of a monster; frightening or ugly.

Each of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided.

Occurring, appearing, or due once a month.

Plural of month: the twelve named periods into which a year is divided.

A structure, building, or statue erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

The characteristic deep sound made by a cow.

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness.

The natural satellite of the earth, visible by reflected light from the sun.

The light of the moon.

Plural of moon; natural satellites orbiting planets.

A tract of open, uncultivated upland, typically covered with heather and having acidic, peaty soil.